adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
Argents
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From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
BELLnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
country-seat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
Pringle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
SabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The friends on both sides being satisfied with the match, it will take place as soon as some preliminary arrangements are made.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It is proposed that, immediately after the ceremony, we shall set out for France, accompanied by my brother, where we are to be soon after joined at Paris by some of the Argents, who, I can see, think Andrew worth the catching for Miss.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When we are settled, I hope your mother will allow you to come and spend some time with us at our country-seat in Berkshire; and I shall be happy to repay all the expenses of your journey, as a jaunt to England is what your mother would, I know, never consent to pay for.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope soon to send you something better, and gloves at the same time; for Sabre has been brought to the point by an alarm for the Yorkshire baronet that I mentioned, as showing symptoms of the tender passion for my fortune.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Miss Rachel Pringle to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAR BELL--I am much obliged by your kind expressions for my little present.
